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Can There Be Freedom After Trauma? In Finding Feminism, Rachel Overvoll tells a story about what it's like growing up in fundamentalist Evangelical Christianity. She shows how her well-meaning parents and her indoctrination within a rigidly religious community affected her sense of self and the decisions she made as an obedient child, teenager, and young wife. Throughout her memoir, Rachel shares how religious indoctrination influenced her relationships with men and her view of her own sexuality. This memoir is a triumphant account of how one young woman learned to heal from traumatic experiences, including an abusive engagement, crippling depression, and sexual assault. After finding feminism by chance in a library, Rachel courageously learns to live life according to her own evolving beliefs and values. This story reminds all women to find their voice and stand strong for themselves and each other.

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An incredible, thought-provoking coming-of-age memoir studded with both painful and triumphant revelations. Overvoll is living proof that people can change, that experiences and relationships shape progress, and that questioning the status quo is crucial to growth. --Niki Robins, Content Director, Spectacle Marketing Finding Feminism is a captivating story of one woman's journey to connect with her true power--a story that I believe EVERY woman will be able to find herself in. I couldn't put it down! --Lindsey Schwartz, Author of Powerhouse Woman A beautifully written, emotionally provocative journey that will leave readers eager to kick the patriarchy's ass! --Chelsea Duckham, COO of a Denver startup Finding Feminism is captivating from cover to cover. Regardless of my own religious background, I felt as though this story was my own. It's raw, it's real, it's emotional. This book is a great read for anyone looking for how to grow and muster the strength it can take to move on. --Kelly Kawa, Program Manager, Thinkful As a woman, Finding Feminism hit close to home. It's beautifully written and tells the powerful story of Rachel taking back the power that the church, men, and her eating disorder had taken from her. The book brought tears to my eyes because my own personal experiences are so similar and because it shows the true strength of this woman. Rachel's memoir will leave you feeling empowered and in awe of the strength of all women. --Julia Parzyck, FitFatAndAllThat and Eating Recovery Coach Finding Feminism is an important story told boldly and tenderly through the voice of Rachel Overvoll who fought against an oppressive culture to find herself. Rachel's story is our story. --Carly Gelsinger, Author of Once You Go In Rachel Overvoll's memoir captivated me, making me feel like I was living right alongside her on her journey to break out of female oppression. Rachel's story will hit home no matter how liberated you think you are. An amazing story and a must read! --Kelly Rice, Nutritionist How delightful that a memoir exploring a seemingly extreme upbringing can powerfully convey universal struggles of womanhood. By immersing us in the insular world of purity balls, purity rings, and amiably rifle-holding fathers, Overvoll illuminates the larger ways in which our culture impacts each woman's sense of self. Overvoll's voice--vulnerable yet empowered--is intensely relatable. Readers will find comfort, courage, and insight in this story. --Elizabeth Bailey, English Language Arts Curriculum Writer

An incredible, thought-provoking coming-of-age memoir studded with both painful and triumphant revelations. Overvoll is living proof that people can change, that experiences and relationships shape progress, and that questioning the status quo is crucial to growth. --Niki Robins, Content Director, Spectacle Marketing Finding Feminism is a captivating story of one woman's journey to connect with her true power--a story that I believe EVERY woman will be able to find herself in. I couldn't put it down! --Lindsey Schwartz, Author of Powerhouse Woman A beautifully written, emotionally provocative journey that will leave readers eager to kick the patriarchy's ass! --Chelsea Duckham, COO of a Denver startup Finding Feminism is captivating from cover to cover. Regardless of my own religious background, I felt as though this story was my own. It's raw, it's real, it's emotional. This book is a great read for anyone looking for how to grow and muster the strength it can take to move on. --Kelly Kawa, Program Manager, Thinkful As a woman, Finding Feminism hit close to home. It's beautifully written and tells the powerful story of Rachel taking back the power that the church, men, and her eating disorder had taken from her. The book brought tears to my eyes because my own personal experiences are so similar and because it shows the true strength of this woman. Rachel's memoir will leave you feeling empowered and in awe of the strength of all women. --Julia Parzyck, FitFatAndAllThat and Eating Recovery Coach Finding Feminism is an important story told boldly and tenderly through the voice of Rachel Overvoll who fought against an oppressive culture to find herself. Rachel's story is our story. --Carly Gelsinger, Author of Once You Go In Rachel Overvoll's memoir captivated me, making me feel like I was living right alongside her on her journey to break out of female oppression. Rachel's story will hit home no matter how liberated you think you are. An amazing story and a must read! --Kelly Rice, Nutritionist How delightful that a memoir exploring a seemingly extreme upbringing can powerfully convey universal struggles of womanhood. By immersing us in the insular world of purity balls, purity rings, and amiably rifle-holding fathers, Overvoll illuminates the larger ways in which our culture impacts each woman's sense of self. Overvoll's voice--vulnerable yet empowered--is intensely relatable. Readers will find comfort, courage, and insight in this story. --Elizabeth Bailey, English Language Arts Curriculum Writer

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Rachel Overvoll lives in Denver with her rescue dog, Daisy, and her partner, Matt. Since leaving the church in her early twenties, Rachel graduated with a BS in Tourism Management from Indiana University. After college, she began a career in sales, enabling her to travel throughout the country. She has actively worked for women's rights, volunteering with various domestic and sexual violence organizations, including Project PAVE in Denver. Rachel has also facilitated conversations around religion, feminism, body positivity, and privilege in her community. Since leaving religion, Rachel has considered the open roads her church. She is a long-distance runner and has completed the Portland and Nashville marathons.

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